Beach art can be the work of children at play. It can also be the talent of professionals who have their sculptures judged. It is a form of art like any other. We can chuckle at the whimsy of a child shaping a pile of sand, or gasp in awe at the creativity and beauty of a professionals handiwork.
All you need to indulge in this past time is any area where there is an abundance of both sand and water. Finding a location above high tide and not within the flowing waters would be a perfect spot. Testing the soil for sculpting is easy to do. Take a handful of sand and form it into a ball. If the ball holds its shape, the sand is perfect. If it is too dry, it will not hold its shape, and if it is too wet, it merely mud that slides through your fingers.
Give a child a pail and a little shovel and they will be content for hours. Give an adult things like spatulas, forks, knives, brushes, and sticks and you have an artist ready to prepare their canvas. A spray bottle is needed for keeping the sand moist and most importantly, you need the hand of the sculptor.
The best place to work is away from the area where other bathers have gathered. You want to make your design in an area where it will not be disturbed. Look around to make sure there is nothing that will interfere with your project such as sand that is full of debris.
When you are ready to begin, make a rough sketch of your design in the sand. Begin collecting wet sand and little by little fill in your sketch and begin filling your design up and out. If you are new to this art form, begin with something easier to do such as the infamous sand castle.
If you have had the opportunity to seeing beach art firsthand, you know how much is put into these wonderful creations. If you are inspired to give it try, you have to know that anything is possible when you are willing to work at it. If you are wondering what to create, remember that the only thing limiting you is a lack of imagination.
A few other handy tips are having wet sand as the foundation. Your sculpture will not hold up in a dry area no matter how moist the sand is that you are working with. Boxes and large cans can be used for the base and once it is in place you can begin shaping your sculpture.Image Source: http://images.google.com
